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OSKALOOSA – Back by popular demand, the Diaper Derby is returning to the Southern Iowa Fair in Oskaloosa on Saturday, July 23. The event will be held at the Free Stage starting at 9 am.…

The Marvel movie “Thor: God & Thunder” was the big winner at this weekend’s box office, and apparently Taylor Swift inspired at least part of the flick. In the film, Thor’s “chariot” is led by a…

By WILL WEISSERT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to meet with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Tuesday for discussions the White House says will showcase the underlying strength of a relationship that of late has…

Knoxville Hospital and Clinics will host a free “Welcome to Medicare” seminar on Tuesday, July 26 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the KHC Learning Center. Face masks will be required. The seminar will cover Medicare Parts…

Indian Hills Community College has been named the recipient of three community grants to support the creation of the new Criminal Justice Training Facility for current and future law enforcement officers. The Van Buren Foundation,…

Olivia Stodghill from Mahaska County was awarded the Orscheln 4-H Scholarship through the Iowa 4-H Foundation at the recognition ceremony last month in Ames. Stodghill has been involved with 4-H for 9 years, serving different…

Reba McEntire is ready to go out on tour again. The singer, who recently landed a role on ABC’s “Blue Sky,” just announced a new 17-date arena trek, “Reba: Live In Concert,” featuring special guest Terri Clark. …

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, MICHELLE R. SMITH and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN The Associated Press - After members of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6, 2021, their leader called someone on the…

The City of Ottumwa will now provide $10,000 to homebuilders or homeowners who complete a new single-family home. The Build Ottumwa program was approved by the City Council in June. Under the program, anyone building…

This Friday (7-15), the Mahaska County Conservation Board is inviting adults of all ages to the OWLS Lunch and Learn program from 11am-12:30pm at the Environmental Learning Center. This month’s topic will be fishing basics…